Shivamogga police use drones to detect illegal activities in open places
The Shivamogga police have implemented drone surveillance to monitor illegal activities in public spaces. This initiative has already led to the arrest of individuals involved in gambling and public drinking. The police are considering acquiring night-vision drones to enhance their patrol capabilities further.
- ▪The Shivamogga district police have deployed drones for surveillance in public areas.
- ▪Two cases of illegal activities were recorded recently using drone cameras.
- ▪A dedicated six-member drone operations team has been formed to manage the surveillance efforts.
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Think twice before breaking the law in the open spaces of Shivamogga, the police may be watching from a place you least expect. The Shivamogga district police have taken surveillance to new heights, literally, deploying drones to keep a watchful eye over public areas.The initiative is already delivering results, with two cases of illegal activity booked in recent weeks after drone cameras caught offenders in the act.Shivamogga Superintendent of Police Nikhil B. has constituted a dedicated six-member drone operations team, comprising an inspector, a sub-inspector, and four personnel from the District Armed Reserve, all of whom have undergone specialised training in drone deployment. They have four drones, and as of now they operate two regularly.
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